Combined torchere and bridge lamp



April 28, 1 931. c: DOANE 1,802,460

COMBINED ToRcHERE AND BRIDGE LAMP Filed Aug. 8, 1929 e INVENTOR [sear C DOflNE ATTORN EY Patented Apr. 28, 1931 PIIATE r "OFFICE LEROY c. DUANE, or MERIDEN, conNEc'rIoU'r, AssI Non ro 'rnn MILLER COMPANY, or

MERIDEN, connnorronr, A conronnrron or connno'rrcncr coivrnrnnn ronoHnRn-Ann BRIDGEVJLAMP The present invention relates to combined torcheres and bridge lamps and is more par ticularly directed toward a torchere and bridge lamp arranged so that the torchere part of the device may be detachably carried.

An object of the present invention is to provide a lighting appliance in the form of a combined torchere and bridge lamp by means of which one can have either the low intensity downwardly directed light of the bridge lamp or the highintensity upwardly directed light of a torchere adapted for indirect lighting.

The present invention also contemplates making the lighting appliance so that the torchere part can be detached from the bridge lamp part when not in use, thereby making it easier to move the bridge lamp about and permitting access to the interior of the torchere for cleaning. When the torchere part of the unit is removed, the present invention contemplates that the remaining bridge lamp shall be of pleasing appearance without apparent mechanical means for attaching the torchere unit.

The accompanying drawings show, for purposes of illustrating the present invention one of the many possible embodiments in which it may take form, it being understood that the drawings are illustrative of the invention rather than limiting the same.

In these drawings:

Figure 1 is a side elevational view with parts in section showing a combined bridge lamp and torchere with the torchere unit in place; and

Figure 2 is a fragmentary detached elevational view showing the torchere unit removed from the bridge lamp standard.

The bridge lamp part of the device may embody a conventional base 10, tubular standard 11, bridge lamp arm 12, lamp socket 13, and shade 14. These parts may be made up in any desired ornamental manner. As here shown, the base 10 is covered by an ornamental spinning or stamping 15 to which is attached a convenience outlet indicated at 16.

As here shown, the upper end of the stand ard 11 is provided with an ornamental tip or finial 17 adapted to detachably receive a husk orsocket cover 18. This husk may have a suitable ornamental configuration, but is preferably so designed that it telescopes and fits closely over the finial or knob 17. The husklS carries a nipple 10 on which is secured in theusual manner a lamp socket 20. The upperend of the socket cover or husk 18 carries an "upwardly outwardly flaring conical reflector support and bulb cover 21 of any suitable pleasing configuration. This reflector support 21 carries a reflector 22 outwardly flanged as indicated at-23 and held in place by a ring 24.

A high wattage lamp bulb 25 is carried in the lamp socket 20 and the reflector 22is designed so as to concentrate the light rays into a strong upward light beam so as to direct them to the ceiling. The currentsupply cord for the lamp socket is indicated at 26. It is provided with'a plug 27 cooperative with the convenience outlet 16. I WVhen the device is in use as a combined bridge lamp and torchere, the parts are in the position indicatedand one can thenobtainthe high intensity indirect lighting of r the ceiling and the low intensity lighting from the bridge lamp. In case it is desired to dispense with the torchere unit, it may easily be lifted oif the finial 17 and the cord 26 wound around the husk as indicated in Figure 2. This part of the device may then be stored until it is again desired.

This type of lighting appliance provides the user with an ornamental bridge lamp, with no suggestion of a torchere, which may be converted whenever desired to a torchere. It is of course possible to make up the combined unit without the detachable feature of the torchere, in which case the torchere will be permanently carried on the lamp standard and the wiring carried up inside the standard, the. current being controlled by a suitable switch in the torchere socket.

It is obvious that the invention may be embodied in many forms and constructions within the scope of the claims, and I wish it to be understood that the particular form shown is but one of the many forms. Vari- 911s modifications and chang s bei g ro sibla lea I do not otherwise limit myself in any way with respect thereto.

What is claimed is:

1. A lighting appliance comprising a base, a. lamp standard, a bridge lamp arm at the upper vend of the standard, a lamp socket and shade carried by the bridge lamp arm, and a high intensity torchere unit surmounting the standard, the unit comprising a single upwardly opening lampsocket, a husk about the lamp socket, an upwardly opening reflector support carried by the husk and surrounding the lamp, and a reflector about the lamp bulb to reflect the light upwardly, and a current supply cord secured to the socket and adapted to supply current through a circuit independent of the circuit for the bridge lamp arm socket, the torchere unit being detachably carried by the upper part of the standard and being completely removable therefrom.

2. The combination with a bridge lamp having a base, a convenience outlet in the base,'a standard, a bridge arm, and an ornamental finial, of a detachable torchere unit having pro-visions whereby it may be telescoped over the finial to support it on the standard, and a current supply cord with plug cooperable with the convenience outlet.

3. A torchere unit for combined bridge lamps and torcheres, comprising a husk centrally recessed at its lower end and carrying at its upper end a lamp socket, a lamp bulb in the socket, a reflector support and reflector about the lamp bulb, and a current supply cord for the lamp socket, passing through the husk and adapted to be wound about the husk when the lamp is not in use.

Signed at Meriden, in the county of New Haven, andSta-te' of Connecticut, this 5th day of August, 1929.

- LEROY C. DOANE. 

